Feb

Lem’s latest: Vazquez-Burns; Mayweather touts Bundrage-Smith

IBF lightweight beltholder Miguel Vazquez will face WBO counterpart Ricky Burns as part of an EPIX-televised quadrupleheader on March 16.

Could Martinez-Burgos steal the show? The experts weigh in

16

Jan

Could Martinez-Burgos steal the show? The experts weigh in

by Lem Satterfield

Juan Carlos Burgos on his fight with Rocky Martinez: “Our fight is a classic Mexican-Puerto Rican rivalry, and our styles are perfect for one another. Not only will we steal the show, but I’ll take the belt.”

16

Jan

Burns fully focused on Vazquez showdown

by Doug Fischer

Ricky Burns was criticized by some fans when he passed on fighting fellow lightweight titleholder Adrien Broner. However, the Scotsman says his March 16 unification bout with IBF counterpart Miguel Vazquez proves that he wants to face the best.

Ring Ratings Update: Another slow weekend

15

Jan

Ring Ratings Update: Another slow weekend

by Doug Fischer

Last week was another quiet one, but there was some movement in THE RING’s divisional rankings, plus more RING championship policy debate among the magazine’s Ratings Panel.

14

Jan

Promoter: Vazquez would ‘spank’ Broner

by Lem Satterfield

Zanfer Promotions’ Sean Gibbons said “Adrien Broner can play around with these chumps and brush his hair and act like he’s doing something, but until you fight Miguel Vazquez, you can not call yourself the best lightweight in the world.”

14

Jan

IBF to approve Vazquez-Burns ‘tonight’

by Lem Satterfield

IBF Championships Chairman Lindsay Tucker expects to approve a March 16 clash between his organization’s lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez and WBO counterpart Rick Burns on Monday.

14

Jan

IBF would approve Vazquez-Burns

by Lem Satterfield

The IBF would approve a proposed bout between its lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez and the WBO 135-pound beltholder Ricky Burns.

04

Jan

From The Telegraph: British boxing poised for new level in 2013

by The Ring

This year will herald a group of new stars climbing boxing’s slippery stairs and, among them, a clutch of British exponents poised to become world class. Gareth A Davies provides this look at the fighters from across the Pond who may be poised for a takeover.

29

Dec

Broner-Rees slated for Feb. 16

by Lem Satterfield

WBC lightweight beltholder Adrien Broner will pursue his sixth straight knockout victory against ex-titleholder Gavin Rees on Feb. 16.

Burns ready for Ocampo before Broner in 2013

29

Nov

Burns ready for Ocampo before Broner in 2013

by The Ring

WBO lightweight holder Ricky Burns is to face Jose Ocampo of the Philippines on Dec 15 in London, where he will aim to complete a hat-trick of title defenses inside nine months.